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Newly appointed Board Chairman at Jamaica Promotions Corporation, Mark Myers.

JAMPRO Gets New Chairman

Distinguished business leader, Mark Myers, has been appointed the new Board Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). The announcement was made by the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, who noted that Mr. Myers will...

Technical Services Manager at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Incubator & Resource Centre (IRC), Collin Porter.

Food Processing Businesses Must Ensure That Labels Meet Regulatory Standards

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), with (from left) Representatives from Pickle mi Pickle, April Lyn and Janelle Wilkinson, and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, at the Suga Lifestyle’s Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Empowerment Art and Lifestyle Expo Launch, held on August 18 at the AC Hotel by Marriot Kingston. The Expo seeks to promote local businesses and entrepreneurs, with a focus on the MSME sector. It will also highlight the critical role of women and their contribution to this sector, which remains vital to the Jamaican economy.

PHOTOS: Senator Aubyn Hill at Suga Lifestyle’s MSME Empowerment Expo

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

Industry Ministry Removing Barriers to Push Exports

Businesses Urged to Sign Up for New York, London Trade Missions

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Viera (right), look at coconut drops and peanut cakes being shown to them by entrepreneur Diane Edwards (left). Occasion was a tour of booths at the launch of the Ministry’s Micro Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Business Roadshow at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville on August 10.

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Industry Minister Continues Export Push

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has reiterated the call for the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector to produce for the overseas market. He said that exporting what we produce is key to becoming a rich nation. “Every entrepreneur must understand that we must export; we must not only make things that Jamaicans...

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Industry Ministry to Engage MSMEs at Business Roadshows

The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) will partner with several private and public-sector entities to travel across the island to engage micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in a series of activities. The national initiative, dubbed the ‘MSME Business Roadshow’, is slated to begin on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester. It...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) looks on as Consultant Plastic Surgeon, University Hospital of the West Indies, Dr. Rajeev Venugopal (right), shows him something on a laptop, at the launch ceremony for the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Burn Care Facility fundraising initiative, hosted by Petrojam Limited at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (July 25). Also observing are (from left) Manager, Human Resource Development and Administration, Petrojam Limited, Colin Barnett and incoming General Manager, Petrojam Limited, Telroy Morgan.

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Fundraising Initiative Launched to Expand UHWI Burn Unit

To effectively treat burn victims in the country, a fundraising initiative has been launched to revamp and expand the burn unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) into a fit-for-purpose facility. The initiative was launched by the State’s oil refinery, Petrojam Limited, at a ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Tuesday (July 25). Approximately $260...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during the Private Sector of Jamaica (PSOJ) Business Forum, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (July 18).

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Minister Morris Dixon Identifies “Urgent Need” for Investment In Jamaica’s Workforce

There is an “urgent need” to invest in Jamaica’s workforce, says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. Speaking during the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Business Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (July 18), Senator Morris...

The Trade Board Limited’s long-serving employees and top performers share a moment following the agency’s 40th Anniversary Employee Service Awards Ceremony, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on June 10.

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Trade Board Limited Honours Long-Serving Employees

Twenty-eight current and former employees of the Trade Board Limited (TBL) were recognised for their dedication to Service Excellence, at a recent staff awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. The event was held under the theme ‘Recognising Commitment to Service and Excellence’ and was hosted as part of TBL’s 40th anniversary celebrations. It provided an...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), with Chief Executive Officer, ANSA McAL Group of Companies, Anthony N. Sabga III, during a reception hosted by the company for local business stakeholders on Thursday (July 6) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

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ANSA Group to Invest More Than $150M In Jamaica Operations

The Trinidad and Tobago-based ANSA McAL Group of Companies will be investing more than $150 million in its operations in Jamaica this year as part of the management’s strategic thrust to improve the entity’s efficiency and profitability. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anthony N. Sabga III, made the disclosure while addressing a special reception hosted by the entity for Jamaican business...

Chief Executive Officer for the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, addresses the agency’s CEO Breakfast held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

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Accreditation Deemed Pivotal to Jamaica’s Growth And Development

Accreditation plays a vital role in the country’s growth and development, according to Chief Executive Officer for the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley. An accreditation is a formal recognition/approval given to an institution or programme by an authoritative body, which ensures that certain standards of quality and excellence are met, thereby fostering confidence and trust among various...